After Kick-Ass’ (Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Carrey). When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Mintz-Plasse), reborn as The Mother F%&*^r, only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.

The follow-up is based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.’s recent Kick-Ass 2 comic miniseries and the spinoff Hit-Girl. Kick-Ass 2 is due in theaters from Universal Pictures on August 16, 2013.